There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Katpadi Jn by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus Chennai - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
7h 5m₹952–2,557Train via Villupuram
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Villupuram Jntrain 16176 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 16870 / ...
9h 5m₹341–2,681Train
- Take the train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16187 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 17408
9h 4m₹342–2,737Drive 277 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Katpadi Jncar 277 km
4h 21m₹3,128–4,518Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Katpadi Jntaxi 277 km
4h 21m₹6,500–8,500
Karaikal to Katpadi Jn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Katpadi Jn is to train via Villupuram which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Katpadi Jn is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Katpadi Jn. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Katpadi Jn. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Katpadi Jn via Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Karaikal and Katpadi Jn is 450 km. The road distance is 277 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Katpadi Jn without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Karaikal to Katpadi Jn, including transfers.
Karaikal to Katpadi Jn bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.
Karaikal to Katpadi Jn train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Katpadi Jn is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Katpadi Jn, India?
You can take a vehicle from Karaikal to Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Nagore and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Katpadi Jn via Thiruvarur Jn in around 9h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Karaikal to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Villupuram Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹260–550
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Karaikal to Katpadi Jn bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Karaikal to Katpadi Jn train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Katpadi Jn is 277 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Karaikal to Katpadi Jn.
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